Newcastle Letters: Food, Disability, and Global Tensions
Newcastle Herald readers share views on local food security amid population growth, positive disability access experiences, and global political shifts under Trump. Read the community pulse.
Newcastle Herald readers share views on local food security amid population growth, positive disability access experiences, and global political shifts under Trump. Read the community pulse.
Lachlan Rose's solo effort secured a 1-0 victory over Melbourne City, propelling Newcastle Jets into the A-League Men's top six and setting a new club record for consecutive away wins.
Discover Newcastle and Lake Macquarie's jam-packed school holiday program. From Dungeons & Dragons campaigns to the Model Newcastle Regatta, find fun for all ages. Plan your family adventure now!
A landmark 19th-century residence on a 988sqm north-facing block in Newcastle's prestigious The Hill precinct has hit the market, offering harbour views, heritage charm, and modern comfort.
The Newcastle community is urged to assist in locating a missing teenager from Maryland. Follow live updates on the search and other local news from the Hunter Region.
A Newcastle community representative argues the city's severe housing and homelessness crisis means residents must support developments, even unpopular ones. The call for more 'YIMBYs' comes amid fierce debate over projects like Rail Bridge Row.
A premium two-bedroom apartment in Newcastle East's Royal Apartments hits the market, featuring stunning Pacific Ocean views and resort-style amenities. Explore coastal living at its finest.
Newcastle Jets coach Mark Milligan says the club will explore 'opportunities' in the January transfer window but may promote youth after three players suffered season-ending ACL injuries. Read the latest ahead of their clash with Melbourne City.
A significant power outage has left 1500 Newcastle homes in the dark. Follow live updates on the situation, emergency response, and when power is expected to be restored.
Emergency services responded to a bicycle crash at Hunter and Darby streets in Newcastle. A man was treated at the scene, causing temporary road closures. Read the latest.
A landmark affordable housing project on Newcastle's last undeveloped rail corridor faces fierce opposition from locals demanding green space. The clash highlights the city's growing pains.
Residents in Newcastle's northern suburbs are reeling after a fierce storm tore through, uprooting trees, cutting power and flooding homes. The SES received 246 calls for help.
Annual reports show two Illawarra council CEOs received higher pay packets than Premier Chris Minns. Explore the figures and the reasons behind the salaries.
More than a dozen Newcastle households spent Christmas 2025 in temporary accommodation, seven months after a devastating landslide forced them from their homes. Read their story.
Newcastle Council faces backlash over a proposed licensed venue at the heritage-listed Ocean Baths. Critics accuse officials of hiding plans for alcohol sales and late-night trading from the public.
Newcastle locals outline key resolutions for City of Newcastle in 2026, including restoring Campbell Park access, returning the Maritime Museum, and finding a suitable basketball stadium site. Read the community's priorities.
As Newcastle reviews its public toilets, locals highlight the lack of soap and inadequate facilities for the ageing and disabled. Read why these basic amenities are a public health necessity.
From Jesse Southwell's shock NRLW exit to a life-saving stadium drama, discover the Newcastle Herald's top 10 most-read sport stories that captivated the Hunter in 2025.
Newcastle's iconic Boxing Day races made a triumphant return, with over 5000 attendees defying cooler weather. The event, boosted by headliner Hot Dub Time Machine, saw a surge in pre-sales and a vibrant party atmosphere.
Newcastle is getting its own pop-culture convention, Newy-Con, at the 2025 Newcastle Show. Meet the local cosplay king behind the passion project. Free entry with show ticket.
Plans for the Newcastle Ocean Baths cafe reveal potential alcohol sales and a rooftop terrace. The council's management plan outlines hours and capacity as community debate continues.
Newcastle's vacant Queens Wharf building will be demolished from February after council approval. The site's future will involve community-driven short-term activations. Read the latest.
A dramatic final round before the Christmas break saw City snatch top spot, a teen prodigy return with a ton, and a rare reverse outright in Newcastle's first-grade cricket.
Newcastle's vibrant theatre community celebrated a record-breaking 47th CONDA Awards, with Opera Hunter's 'Sweeney Todd' and local talents taking top honours. Discover all the winners.
Local favourites Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will open Sunnyboy Park at Foreshore Park in January, offering family-friendly food and coffee. The new kiosk and accessible amenities mark a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
Newcastle's nationally significant maritime heritage collection is homeless as its lease expires in March 2026. Councillors clash over accountability and solutions for the 8,500-item cache.
Local operators Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will launch Sunnyboys Park at Newcastle's Foreshore Park in late January, offering family-friendly fare. The opening marks a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
City of Newcastle councillors have unanimously condemned the deadly Bondi terror attack, lighting City Hall blue for a week and laying a wreath in solidarity with the Jewish community. Read their powerful message of unity.
Over 240 vulnerable and homeless people in Newcastle enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch hosted by Soul Hub at NEX, supported by 60 volunteers and local partners. Read about the community spirit.
Newcastle's 8500-item maritime heritage collection is at risk with no storage solution secured just months before its council-funded lease expires in March 2026. Read the latest.